December 18, 2008

Birthday Celebration, 2nd edition

Tuesday evening we celebrated Elle's 4th birthday with my parents and T's parents. After goofing on Colin's cake and trying to add his name to a generic store decorated cake, I decided to spend a little more to get a nicer cake (maybe you noticed there were no pictures of Colin's decorated cake...that was why). I can sew clothing for the kids, but I'll leave the cake decorating to the professionals!! Besides, how could I possibly make icing that pink! When I picked it up at the store my first thought was it was a little bright and my second thought was it didn't matter, my birthday girl would love it!

My favorite part of the evening (well, second to the yummy cake) was a moment shared between Quintin and Elle. He had told me earlier that he wanted to make cards for his grandparents that were coming out and I suggested he make a card for Elle (sorry grandparents, I know how much you love his cards!) As I was busy with dishes and getting ready for company, Quintin made and wrapped a present for her. I knew this was going to be something I needed to capture.
Yep! Two paper airplanes! And one is pink - PERFECT!!! (Our son does not typically wear a belt with sweatpants, but he was playing a ninja, pirate, storm trooper or detective that evening!!)
It was a wonderful evening of cake and coffee pepsi followed by watching Char*lie Brown...on the floor.

More on that later....
We love you Noelle!!!

post signature

17 comments:

Shirley said...

So sweet! Happy Birthday Elle!

Tracy said...

I super duper love those pictures of T and the kids.

Precious!

Humble wife said...

You are raising some amazing children. It is a special young man to be so loving and creative to his sister.

Momma and Poppa have much to be proud of-that is for sure!
Jennifer

Just Mom said...

YOUR KIDS ARE SO SWEET!

Love the paper airplanes. Very thoughtful.

Frazzled Farm Wife said...

Awww...what sweet kids you have!

Amber said...

WOW! I had no idea that her real name was Noelle!

Andrea said...

VERY cute! And I say that there's never enough pink for the lone girl! WHat a sweet brother - I love moments like that....

I am swimming in boxes and crafts and half put up decorations and baking products. It doesn't help the 'joy' around here so I'm gonna take a bit this weekend and scoop it all away and be done with it so we can relax next week. At least the shopping is done.... But as far as how I'm going to avoid the cookies, I still don't know! :-P

Blessings,
Andrea

Heather @ Marine Corps Nomads said...

Happy Birthday, Elle! Looks like she had a great day!

I love the pictures of Daddy and the kids!! :)

weavermom said...

So cute! :) Love the paper airplanes. :)

Once again, wish we lived closer together. Maybe we could take a cake decorating class together - I would love to do that some day.

Anonymous said...

Wow, great recap! Love the photos of Trav with the kids :) Wish we could have come for some of that great cake and to play games with the kids.

Brenda said...

What a cutie! I love the paper airplanes.
Brenda :)

Mary@notbefore7 said...

Oh sweet big brother. Love those airplanes.

Great shot of hubs with the kiddos!

Tracy said...

Ahhhh... what cuties, T included! Love the pictures of him on the floor with the kids. Her dollhouse looks fantastic, too.

Happy Birthday to Elle! Loved the paper airplanes.

Heidi Jo Comes said...

she is so cute! i agree with tracy, the pictures of dad and kiddos, are great.

Susan said...

What sweet kids you are raising. Love the pictures of T on the floor with the kids!!!!
Susan

Kari said...

If we lived closer we could trade sewing projects for birthday cakes... that would be such a good deal! Thinking about moving any time soon???

Your kids are growing up so fast! I'm glad Elle had a happy birthday!

Lori said...

Happy Belated Bday Elle.
Great pictures of everyone.